Staging: Artificial Intelligence Update: Jan 22 (2 stories)
Thursday, 22 Jan 2026
Here is your Daily summary for Artificial Intelligence across the world for Thu 22nd January 2026
OpenAI is set to unveil its first hardware device, potentially earbuds, by 2026, marking a significant expansion into physical products for the AI leader. This move could reshape how users interact with AI, emphasizing the growing trend of integrating AI into everyday devices.
Meanwhile, at Davos, Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei made headlines by criticizing Nvidia and U.S. chip companies for their plans to sell technology to China. This unexpected stance highlights tensions within the industry, especially given Nvidia's role as a key partner for Anthropic, raising questions about the future of AI collaboration amid geopolitical concerns.
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TechCrunch • 21 Jan 2026, 3:20pm
OpenAI aims to ship its first device in 2026, and it could be earbuds
The AI startup is on track to announce its first hardware device in the second half of this year, OpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane said during an interview at Davos.
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TechCrunch • 21 Jan 2026, 1:39am
Anthropic’s CEO stuns Davos with Nvidia criticism
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei unloaded on both the administration and U.S. chip companies over plans to sell to China. The criticism was particularly notable because one of those chipmakers, Nvidia, is a major partner and investor in Anthropic.
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